ARC Branch Unveils New USDA PVP Shield
ARC Branch Unveils New USDA PVP Shield
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service’s Audit, Review and Compliance (ARC) Branch yesterday (April 8) announced the creation of a new USDA Process Verified Programs (PVP) Shield. The USDA PVP Shield may only be used on promotional material representing approved USDA Process Verified Programs. All promotional material must be reviewed by the ARC Branch prior to use. Instructions regarding the use of the USDA PVP Shield are in the ARC 1001 Procedure, Section 6 (PDF). The original USDA PVP Shield may still be used on PVP promotional material. More information on PVPs is online. If you have questions regarding changes to this document, please contact the ARC Branch.
USMEF Will Fly Flag at Baghdad Agricultural Show
USMEF is planning to promote U.S. red meat products at a four-day agricultural trade show, organized by the U.S. Embassy and Iraqi companies, at the Baghdad Airport Hall in July or August. The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is encouraging attendance by U.S. companies that wish to export to Iraq. The trade show will be an opportunity to meet potential clients and learn more about consumer preference and culture. The FAS is inviting Iraqi ministry of agriculture officials, representatives of the chamber of commerce, importers, distributors and the owners of agricultural companies. For more information, contact USMEF Middle East consultant Simon Bakht or Mohammed Abood Ibrahim, an FAS agricultural business advisor at the Embassy.
ARC Branch Unveils New USDA PVP Shield
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service’s Audit, Review and Compliance (ARC) Branch yesterday (April 8) announced the creation of a new USDA Process Verified Programs (PVP) Shield. The USDA PVP Shield may only be used on promotional material representing approved USDA Process Verified Programs. All promotional material must be reviewed by the ARC Branch prior to use. Instructions regarding the use of the USDA PVP Shield are in the ARC 1001 Procedure, Section 6 (PDF). The original USDA PVP Shield may still be used on PVP promotional material. More information on PVPs is online. If you have questions regarding changes to this document, please contact the ARC Branch.
USMEF Will Fly Flag at Baghdad Agricultural Show
USMEF is planning to promote U.S. red meat products at a four-day agricultural trade show, organized by the U.S. Embassy and Iraqi companies, at the Baghdad Airport Hall in July or August. The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is encouraging attendance by U.S. companies that wish to export to Iraq. The trade show will be an opportunity to meet potential clients and learn more about consumer preference and culture. The FAS is inviting Iraqi ministry of agriculture officials, representatives of the chamber of commerce, importers, distributors and the owners of agricultural companies. For more information, contact USMEF Middle East consultant Simon Bakht or Mohammed Abood Ibrahim, an FAS agricultural business advisor at the Embassy.